Deliciously moist and flavorful, this Strawberry Pound Cake is a one bowl treat that has a fruity and sweet glaze and satisfies that sweet tooth! It’s a great spring and summer dessert!
Spring has at last sprung here in Minnesota. I think the danger of any more blizzards are a distant memory (thump on wood). Green grass is looking however and the climate is at long last in the 60’s.You folks don’t have the foggiest idea the amount I love the warm climate. I should move where it’s warm all year, however Minnesota, in spite of the bone chilling virus is simply home to me.
So when Spring at long last shows up I heat a ton with organic product. Strawberries show up a lot in this house. I couldn’t say whether this is something worth being thankful for or if my children become ill and worn out on it, however one thing I do know is that they went off the deep end for this Strawberry Pound Cake!What’s better than having a speedy and simple pound cake that prepares in minutes and in one bowl? I know the quicker a formula for me is key in light of the fact that hello, four children take a ton of work and they are consistently ravenous.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup diced strawberries about 1 1/4 cup whole
Glaze:
- 1/2 cup smashed strawberries about 1 cup whole
- 2 cups powdered sugar.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8 or 9-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray, set aside.
- In medium-sized bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and salt.
- In a separate, large mixing bowl mix Greek yogurt, sugar, eggs, extract and oil. Slowly stir in the dry ingredients until just incorporated.
- Fold in the strawberries and spoon batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for about 50 minutes or until center is set.
- Remove from oven and let sit 10 minutes, then turn out onto cooling rack to cool completely.
- While the bread is cooling, make the glaze.
- In a medium-sized bowl combine smashed strawberries and powdered sugar.
- Once cake is cooled pour the glaze over top, let set, cut and serve.
NUTRITION
Calories: 373kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 144mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 45gVitamin A: 71IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg
